The top 5 of our activities in slow mode

Through its canals, its multi-coloured facades, its bridges and its green spaces, it is easy to imagine yourself in slow tourism mode in Martigues! Former fishing town, here we have no exception to tradition ... we take the time!
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This year, discover our visits and activities to share without moderation! Canoe-kayak trips along the creeks of the Côte Bleue or on the canals of Martigues, boat trips in the heart of "La Venise Provençale", trips on a sailboat, diving in the marine park of the Côte Bleue and hiking in the heart of vines are on the program! Are you following us? We tell you everything!
  •  - © Otmartigues / MyriamF
Take a seat in your kayak, we'll take you! With the strength of your arms, play your paddles and admire the horizon. Challengers refrain, today we take advantage of the landscape! The most seasoned can rent a kayak (single or two-seater) in Carry-le-Rouet and set off on an adventure in complete autonomy. Creeks, wild beaches, towering cliffs and hidden caves... These landscapes will motivate you to slide on the water to discover all its secrets.

Tips not to be missed: Head to the protected marine area at Cap Rousset beach in Carry-le-Rouet. You can observe protected species and a rare posidonia.
 
You are also given the opportunity to visit Martigues by canoe-kayak during a group outing with your leader, Léo. Sail on the canals of the heart of the city and admire the tourist sites and emblematic monuments from the water. You will be surprised at the perspective you can have! Continue your walk towards the Etang de Berre (the second largest saltwater pond in Europe) to walk along its lagoons and its shell beaches. Renowned for being home to exceptional flora and fauna, you may well meet an unexpected person!
 
  •  - © Alexandre Bertrand, Saint-Amour
  •  - © Alexandre Bertrand, Saint-Amour
Have you ever imagined feeling the swell of the wind on your face, hearing the lapping of the waves hitting the hull of the boat, the sail flapping in the wind? Welcome to Saint-Amour! This old rig surveys the waters of the Etang-de-Berre and the Mediterranean Sea to make you live real adventures! Spend a day aboard this sailboat for a program rich in ... idleness! From Martigues, head for the creeks of the Côte Bleue where you will drop anchor for moments of relaxation. Discover the world around an aperitif on board, dive into the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea and savor the surrounding calm of the wild creeks. Far from the crowds, you will truly feel alone in the world.

Change of atmosphere, we head for the beach of Figuerolles! From La Mède, embark at the beginning of the evening to enjoy a moment of relaxation in XXL format. You will be overwhelmed by the calm of the nearby hills and can recharge your batteries at the edge of the Etang de Berre. The song of the little terns perched on the branches of the massive Aleppo pines, the discreet momentum of the waves on the hull of the sailboat, the appreciation of a panorama that is both wild and preserved, the extent over several kilometers of the Figuerolles beach which reminds us so much of those of the South Seas!

Tips not to be missed: The orange colors of the sky at sunset on the way back from the walk.
 
  •  - © Otmartigues / MyriamF
  •  - © Otmartigues / MyriamF
  •  - © Otmartigues / MyriamF
  •  - © Otmartigues / MyriamF
What would Martigues be without its canals? Its colorful facades? Its reflections in the water? Discover the city from a new perspective! Sit down next to us and let the captain's voice guide you. He will comment on the history of Martigues. Beyond approaching the emblematic sites of the destination, you will travel to the heart of a fishing town. You will come across boats returning to port, sailors ready on the deck of their boat, sailors busy untangling their nets. The sea air will tickle your nostrils, the light breeze will caress your face, the softness of the sun will tease your skin for a southern experience.

And if you prolong the pleasure until the evening? We meet on the quay around 8 p.m. for an imminent departure! Direction the town of Port-de-Bouc where the sky is the clearest. Ready for a most captivating show?
At the exact time of sunset, the boat will be moored in the open sea facing the horizon. Bluish, orange then pink, you will be fascinated by this real artistic picture. A break of sweetness at the end of the day that will make your stay even better. Your return will be at night, which will allow you to discover Martigues illuminated. What surprises!